Industrial Ties Research Subprogram (ITRS) with Proof-of-Concept/Prototyping Initiative
Industrial Ties Research Subprogram (ITRS) with Proof-of-Concept/Prototyping Initiative supports Louisiana researchers in research and technology transfer to advance commercialization and diversify the state’s economy.
Funder: Louisiana Board of Regents
Due Dates: September 11, 2026 (Notice of Intent) | October 30, 2026 (Proposal)
Funding Amounts: Funding terms are available in the program RFP
Summary: Supports research and technology transfer that advance commercialization and develop or diversify Louisiana’s economy in the near term.
Key Information: Projects must involve significant private-sector or federal funding, or plan to leverage substantial support in the near future.
Description
The Louisiana Board of Regents offers the Industrial Ties Research Subprogram (ITRS) as part of its Board of Regents Support Fund Research & Development Program. ITRS supports research with significant potential to contribute to the development and diversification of Louisiana’s economy in the near term. Its central focus is connecting research to the establishment of a new Louisiana business or industry, or the enhancement of an existing one.
The consolidated Proof-of-Concept/Prototyping Initiative supports technology transfer research and activities that move innovations toward commercialization. Across the subprogram, connections to Louisiana business and industry and the potential to leverage private-sector or federal support are central to its economic development priorities.
